Admission to EMET

Students meeting the acceptance criteria will be accepted directly as incoming first-year students into the baccalaureate program in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology.

A student prototype that can be used to operate a mouse.

The criteria for acceptance into the major are identical to the criteria for acceptance into the College of Engineering. The minimum number of secondary school units required for admission consideration to the College of Engineering is as follows:

  • 4 units of English
  • 5 units of Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences/Foreign Languages
  • 3 units of science (preparation in Chemistry and Physics is advised)
  • 3 units of math including 1 1/2 units of algebra, 1 unit of plane geometry, and 1/2 unit of trigonometry
  • 2 units in a single world language other than English are required. However, a student may be admitted with fewer than 2 units in a world language other than English, but must correct this deficiency by the time he/she earns 60 credits. This deficiency may be corrected by passing one 3- or 4-credit college level world language course or by demonstrating proficiency equivalent to two units of high school world language study. In most high school curricula, one unit equals one year of study.

Transfer students can also apply for admission into the EMET program with advanced standing. If a student wishes to transfer into the program, he/she must also meet the College of Engineering admission requirements. Generally, transfers can occur at any time and will be handled in the same manner as transfers into any other four-year degree. Transcript evaluations will be used to determine the transferability of courses, and department evaluations will determine the substitutability of transfer courses for required courses in the curriculum.

Degree Information

The Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology (B.S. EMET) degree program provides the basic undergraduate education required for a career as an electro-mechanical engineering technologist. The program emphasizes a breadth of knowledge in all fields of engineering technology related to typical, highly-automated manufacturing, production, or assembly plant processes. The degree provides basic coverage in all major areas of technology involved in the operation and control of manufacturing and production processes.

The primary aim of the EMET program is to provide graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to apply current methods and technology to the development, design, operation, and management of electro-mechanical systems, particularly in those industries where automated systems are prevalent.

Students and faculty gathered around a robotic arm in the Swenson Engineering Center.

The major is organized as a four-year baccalaureate program with the corresponding Penn State admission requirements. Graduates of an associate degree in either electrical or mechanical engineering technology from Penn State may reenroll in the EMET program. The College of Engineering ENGR students may enroll through "Change of Major" procedures. Students from an engineering technology program at another institution or community college accredited by ETAC of ABET may transfer into the program with advanced standing.

For the B.S. degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology, a minimum of 130 credits is required. This program is accredited at Penn State Altoona, Penn State Berks, Penn State New Kensington, and Penn State York by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET.

Suggested Academic Plan

Please see the Suggested Academic Plan in the University Bulletin listing.

Accreditation

The Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology program at Penn State York is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.

Program Educational Objectives

Two engineering students presenting their automated trap system.

The educational objectives of the Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology program are designed to prepare graduates who, within a few years after graduation, will:

  1. Continue to develop and synthesize analytical skills in the specification, procurement, or integration of electromechanical systems.
  2. Apply empirical skills in the safe operation, testing, or maintenance of electromechanical systems.
  3. Collaborate effectively acting with the highest standards of professional integrity in project team activities through recognizing the global, societal, economical, and ethical contexts of their work.
  4. Communicate persuasively ensuring a focus on technical excellence through the preparation and delivery of technical and non-technical documentation and communications.

Student Outcomes

Graduates of the Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology program should demonstrate:

  1. An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
  2. An ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
  3. An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
  4. An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes.
  5. An ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.

Enrollment

Enrollment, by year, in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology
Campus 2014–15 2015–16 2016–17 2017–18 2018–19
Altoona 235 248 244 228 210
Berks 145 142 146 148 142
New Kensington 51 57 53 49 55
York 56 46 53 41 45
Total 487 493 496 466 452

Degrees Awarded

Degrees awarded, by year, for Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology
Campus 2014–15 2015–16 2016–17 2017–18
Altoona 53 71 55 56
Berks 35 42 25 37
New Kensington 6 7 7 14
York 12 7 11 5
Total 106 127 98 112